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R-Line
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Volkswagen Passat R-Line (2021) price & specs
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Overview
The 2021 Volkswagen Passat R-Line is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 3rd December 2020 classified as a B8. The Volkswagen Passat is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Germany with prices starting at $63,790 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Passat is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 206 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 1700 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Passat R-Line uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 186g of CO2. It has a 66L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 815km per full tank
The Volkswagen Passat measures 1500mm (59.1 inches) in height, 4773mm (187.9 inches) in length, 1832mm (72.1 inches) in width with a 2791mm (109.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1697kg (3741.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Passat R-Line comes standard with 235/40 R19 front tyres and 235/40 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
86.21 - 121.39 kW/t
79.65 kW/t
131.24 kW/t
Boot Space
586 - 650 litres
474 litres
650 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.4 - 8.1 L/100km
4.2 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
815 - 1,031 km
726 km
1,190 km
Price
$46,590 - $63,790
$30,390
$63,790
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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Dimensions
4,773 mm
1,832 mm
inc mirror: 2,083 mm
inc mirror: 2,083 mm
1,500 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,773 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,832 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,083 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,500 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,791 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Passat Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Parking Assistance
Location: Front
Front Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Auto Park, Perpendicular & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Location (12V): Rear
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 1
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 186
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.4
Main Capacity (L): 66
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.5
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 9.2
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 815
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 506
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 12.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 35
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 29
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 14.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 40
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 33
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 24
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.1
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 280
Maximum Power (kW): 206
Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Electronic
Transmission
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 96
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 62.9
Rear Seat Down (L): 1780
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 23.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 650
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 62.1
Front Track (mm): 1578
Overall Height (in): 59.1
Overall Height (mm): 1500
Overall Length (in): 187.9
Overall Length (mm): 4773
Overall Width (in): 72.1
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 82.0
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2083
Overall Width (mm): 1832
Rear Track (in): 61.6
Rear Track (mm): 1564
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11700
Wheelbase (in): 109.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2791
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1031
Rear Headroom (in): 39.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 1007
Front Hip Room (in): 59.3
Front Hip Room (mm): 1506
Rear Hip Room (in): 59.3
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1506
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Hands Free Release: yes
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Matrix: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1697
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3741
Tare Weight (kg): 1655
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 90
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Harman/Kardon
Number of Speakers: 11
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Alloy
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 93.00
ANCAP Date Tested: 20151007
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Acceptable
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 66.00
ANCAP Rating Year: 2015
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 2.0 Tdi Sedan
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Active Massage: yes
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Premium Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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